Locals in Gadoon settlement face acute water shortage

A breakdown of the pumping machine at a borehole in Gadon settlement, 40 kilomitres northeast of Dusamareb town has created critical water shortage in the area, locals say.

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Al-Shabaab pulls out of Mahas town, Hiran region

Al-Shabaab militias have reportedly fled Mahas town on Tuesday morning following reports that Ahlu Sunna militias who pulled out of the town recently were planning an onslaught against the militant group.

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Somali PM condemns Baidoa blast

Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali has condemned in the strongest terms possible the latest blast in south-western city of Baidoa where 11 people were killed and dozen others injured.

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Five killed in an explosion in Baidoa

An explosion in south-west Somali city of Baidoa has killed five people and injured seven others, the latest attacks on the area since Somali and Ethiopian forces wrested control of the city, reports say.

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20 infants die of diarrhoea in Middle Shabelle region, reports

At least 20 children have died of diarrhoea related complications in parts of Middle Shabelle region for the last one week, reports say.

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Four killed as local herders clash in Mudug region

At least four people have been killed and seven other wounded after two groups of herders clashed at Qeydarey village, some 120 kilometres from Galkayo town, Mudug region.

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Militants surrender to Ahlu Sunna in Galgadud region

Three alleged Al-Shabaab militants on Sunday surrendered to Ahlu Sunna administration in Dusamareb town, Galgadud region, officials claim.

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Ahlu Sunna claims killing several militants in parts of El-bur district

Ahlu Sunna has claimed killing over 11 Al-Shabaab militant fighters during yesterday's deadly clash in parts of El-bur district.

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Kenyan police arrest a gunman in Dadaab refugee camp, northern Kenya

Kenyan police have arrested a gunman and recovered drugs and masks following a shootout with armed bandits in one of the camps forming the world's largest refugee complex, Dadaad, in northern Kenya.

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Prominent Somali MP Mowliid Ma’ane is dead

Prominent Somali lawmaker Mowlid Ma'ane Mohamoud has died of injuries he sustained during the Mogadishu's national theatre blast last Wednesday.

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Repeat of 1884: Somalia leaders compete for foreign domination

Mogadishu (Sunatimes) The death of Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, former President of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) in Dubai, UAE on March 23, 2012 has sparked intense debate about his political legacy. Without doubt, president Yusuf left an indelible mark in the Somali history. Some…

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In Somaliland, two journalists detained without charge

New York, April 6, 2012-Authorities in Somaliland must immediately release two journalists who have been detained without charge for days in apparent violation of regional law, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

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Somalis urged to take part in securing Mogadishu

Top Somali officials have appealed to their citizens to take part in government's effort to secure the country especially the capital, Mogadishu.

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An explosion injures government soldier in Baidoa

A government soldier was injured in a grenade attack on a military in southwest Somali town of Baidoa, on Thursday night, the latest attacks on TFG bases since its troops backed by Ethiopian forces wrested control of the city, reports say.

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Al-Shabaab attacks TFG base in Beledweyne town

Al-Shabaab militants last night raided a TFG military base in Beledweyne town, injuring two government soldiers, officials say.

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Deadly fight erupts on the outskirt of Bardera town

A fierce fighting between Somali troops backed by the allied Kenyan forces and Al-Shabaab militant group on Thursday erupted on the outskirt of south-west Somali town of Bardera, Gedo region.

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TFG soldiers in Beledweyne to receive military trainings

Government troops in Beledweyne town will soon commence a military training at Jante Kundisho training camp located some 5 kilometres north of the town.

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Ahlu Sunna pulls out of Mahas town, Hiran region

Ahlu Sunna militias on Thursday pulled out of Mahas town, leaving the town with no central authority, reports say.

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Somalis urged to defeat Al-Shabaab

Somalis have been urged to take part in the fight against Al-Shabaab militant group which has claimed responsibility of the recent suicide attack in Mogadishu where four people were killed and several other were injured.

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President Sharif condemns Mogadishu’s suicide attack

Somalia's president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has condemned to the strongest term possible the Wednesday suicide attack that killed four people and injured dozen others including journalists and politicians.

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